10 Weeks (October 20-26)

This baby keeps growing!  She is getting to be a bit of a chunk, but we love the extra squishiness we get to squeeze :)

Thursday: Another day with Gigi at her bible study!

Friday:  Spent the day with Nana P.  Daddy was so tired when he picked me up, we took a nap together before coming home to see Mommy.

Saturday:  THE PUMPKIN PATCH!  Mommy was so excited to take me and Daddy was not excited to be in a field of rotting pumpkins where we walked in the mud to find the perfect pumpkin!  I slept through it all...the hayride...the pumpkin selection...buying cider and donuts...I found my Ergo to be too comfy to not nap in.

My pumpkin patch outfit!

Sunday:  I was very attentive during church today...staying awake for almost the whole celebration.  That night Mommy and Daddy had a church gathering...I slept through most of it!

Monday:  Daddy got stuck in a big traffic jam coming to get me from Gigi and Pappy's so he missed the creative team meeting...so it was just me and him while Mommy was away.

Tuesday:  Up early to go to Gigi's.

Mommy taking a picture of me starting to get tired.

Wednesday: I got to meet my friend Jensen Marr.  Mommy enjoyed dinner with Chandler and Sarah while Jensen and I slept through most of it!

Personality notes:  Mia loves mirrors!  She loves talking to them and seeing herself...she makes the funniest expressions when she is by herself with the mirrors...whether the one on her play mat, in her crib or hanging from her car seat. Mia began pretty consistently sleeping 7-8 hours a night and putting herself to sleep!


Mommy notes:  My milk supply is dwindling.  I got lazy when I went back to work, then got sick and just haven't been able to build it back up.  I am still able to nurse once a day and pump enough for 3 of the 4 bottles she eats.  I still have a good supply of frozen at my parents, but we are looking at introducing formula once a day by the end of the year.

This past week was probably the busiest we've had since Mia was born!

Thursday...Mia went with Gigi to her weekly small group.  These ladies go ga-ga over babies, so I'm pretty sure my baby was spoiled.  Every other Thursday night Pappy has a men's group, so he met Mommy at McDonald's to drop off Mia.  He said she is a great companion in the car because she sleeps!

Daddy is always telling you, "Tell Mommy to shut up!"  Se decided to tell you instead!

We <3 us a sleeping baby!

Friday...Mia's first day with Nana P.  Nana P. was so excited to see Mia, she had even brought her a new toy (yet it will be sometime before Mia can play with it)!  Then Aunt Kalla and Aunt Sara with Kynlee picked up Mia and took her shopping.  Aunt Kalla and Sara got some weird looks with two babies in tow.  Mommy then came to Gigi and Pappy's and was so excited that it was the weekend and she would get two uninterrupted days with you!

The girls...they will be your best friends!

Not sure what you were thinking here!

Saturday...What a day!  We went to Dawn's salon so Aunt Kalla and Sara could get haircuts, then to Skyline for lunch, followed by the Gap Outlet.  Aunt Kalla and Sara were going to church so Mommy took you shopping to get supplies for Compass.  We then met up with Aunt Kalla and Sara, Monica and Kynlee to eat at Don Pablo's for Sara's birthday! Sometime in between all this Aunt Sara did an impromptu photo shoot with you and Kynlee.

I love your big smile!  Thanks Aunt Sara for capturing this!

The best of friends!

I love being your Mommy!

Sunday...church!  You were awake for most of it this week!  Aunt Kalla and Sara with Kynlee came over to our house and we hit the thrift stores!

Monday...you headed to Gigi's house while Mommy had training and then I picked you up.  We cuddled until Daddy got home from his meeting and then he cuddled you and you made his bad day all better!

Tuesday...Mommy had to be at work at 6:30 AM, so we were out of the house at 4:45 AM.  Mommy was TIRED when she got home, so Daddy came with when we had to run to the store for a few things!

Wednesday...another early morning!  This one was you wanting a bottle in the car on the way to Gigi's and let's just say Mommy was great at multitasking!

Personality note:  You are so alert.  Yo definitely recognize Mommy and Daddy's voices and it is so exciting to see you react when we get home to you!  You are a routine kind of girl (like Mommy!)  You continue to be so laid back and Mommy and Daddy are thrilled with this (we definitely got lucky with you Mia!)

Mommy note:  Week 1 at work was not as bad as I thought.  Fridays take on a whole new meaning...it means 2 days with my daughter!  I saw my milk production decrease a bit, but I think most of it was because I was not feeling my best.  I am still able to pump enough to feed her everyday and store a little additional, plus we still feed together 1-2 a night.

6 weeks old

You have hit that milestone where I consider you no longer a newborn :(

Thursday: Nothing big happened, just chilled!

Friday: My one month appointment!  Stats: 8 pounds, 10 ounces (50%); 21 inches (50%), head 98%!  The doctor said I was perfect...she warned mommy and daddy that I'm a mover and I'm not to be trusted!  I got one shot and took it like a champ!

Saturday:  A big and exciting day!  We started the day by going to a highway dedication for Mommy and Daddy's friend Taylor who died in the war.  We then hung out with Nana P. at Kenwood Mall, McAlisters for lunch and then back to her house.  Mommy assembled my swing/seat and pack-n-play for Nana P.  After that we headed to Ricky and Dawn's for Dawn's birthday.  I got held a lot and played with my friends Wilson and Hadassah.

Sunday: Church again and I was up for part of it and Nana P. held me.  Mommy and I then delivered food to Ms. Bobbi as part of the outward focused celebration.

Monday:  Mommy and Daddy took me to one of their crazy creative meetings again!  Daddy ended up coming down with a bad cold that night and from Monday-Wednesday I had no real contact with him :(

Tuesday: I went to the zoo for the first time with Mommy, Gigi, Seth, Sara and the girls she nannys.  I slept and ate through most of the zoo...but I definitely woke up to the blue shiny lights in the cat house...I was beyond fascinated by them.

Wednesday:  Mommy had a doctor's appointment and every was in awe with me.  We then went to Creme and saw all of Mommy's friends who again were in awe with me!  We closed out the night by going to dinner with Gigi and Sara at Cheesecake Factory in honor of Mimi.  I had a huge blowout that got everywhere (Mommy doesn't know if my onesie can be saved!)

Personality:  Mia is on a great schedule.  She eats every 4 hours, getting 6 oz bottles and nurses once during the night.  She sleeps for anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in between feedings and usually sleeps for a 6 hour stretch during the night!  Not having time with Daddy this week was rough.  She would hear his voice and look everywhere.

Mommy note:  I have 900 ounces of milk that I have frozen!!!!!!!  Our freezer is full of what we use everyday, plus there is a ton at Gigi and Pappy's.  This week has been difficult knowing that it is my last at home.  I am ready for adult interaction, but not ready to leave my baby girl all day!  I know that her daddy, Gigi, and Nana P. will take great care of her, but they are not Mommy!  I had my doctor's visit and all is well!